T H E I N K S P AW N
Wherever the quill devil lurks, the ink spawn is most certainly
close by. Stalking the stalker, this eldritch creature is more
than willing to make a proper counter-offer to thwart the
tiny devil‘s plans. While the quill devil goes for the life force
of its contractors, the ink spawn directly attacks the mind.
Oddly enough, acts of physical aggression between these two
competitors are quite uncommon...
Innate Spellcasting (2/Day). The ink spawn can innately cast
I N K S PAW N invisibility, requiring no material components. Its innate
Tiny aberration, lawful evil spellcasting ability is Intelligence.
Shielded Mind. The ink spawn is immune to scrying and to any
Armor Class 11 effect that would sense its emotions, read its thoughts, or
Hit Points 11 (2d4 + 6) detect its location.
Speed 0 ft., fly 10 ft. (hover)
Voice in the Dark. The ink spawn can telepathically communicate
with unconscious creatures over a distance of 5 feet. An
unconscious creature can only reply with short messages of
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA acceptance or rejection.
2 (-4) 12 (+1) 16 (+3) 15 (+2) 13 (+1) 12 (+1)
A C T IONS
Saving Throws Int +4
Skills Insight +3, Investigation +4, Persuasion +3, Stealth +3 Eldritch Offer. The ink spawn targets a willing creature it can
Damage Resistances psychic; bludgeoning, piercing, and see within 5 feet of it. The target gains one random flaw from
slashing from nonmagical attacks the Indefinite Madness table in the DMG and gets magically
cursed. While cursed in this way, the target has advantage
Condition Immunities prone
on death saving throws and gains one random flaw from the
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 11 Indefinite Madness table in the DMG each time it becomes
Languages Common, Deep Speech, telepathy 60 ft. stable. The flaws can‘t be cured as long as the target is cursed
Challenge 0 (10 XP) in this way. The curse lasts until removed by the remove curse
spell or other magic.
Drawn to Blood (1/Day). If a creature has less than half its hit Mind Splotch. Melee Spell Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
points, the ink spawn can teleport up to 300 feet to an unoccupied target. Hit: 1 psychic damage.
space within 10 feet of that creature as a bonus action.
THE FLUFF Y FOLIO I N K S PAW N
